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Updating a swimming pool is a great investment in your backyard enjoyment. What kind of investment? It can cost a few hundred dollars to tens of thousands of dollars. From new tiles to tanning shelves, here are six simple ways to give your pool or spa a refresh on a reasonable budget. Go ahead -- take the plunge this year!

It’s time to take an evening swim in your pool, but it could be a bit dangerous in the dark. And pools combined with electricity are a disaster waiting to happen, so you may have avoided putting in some lighting … until now. We’ve got some tips for you to transform your outdoor space.

So you’ve decided to build a swimming pool in your yard. If you’ve done any research at all, you know there’s a lot more to it than digging a hole in the ground and filling it up with water. While a pool adds just about 7 percent to a home’s resale value, the hours of enjoyment and beautifying effect can be well worth it. Before you call a landscaper or pool contractor, take a deeper dive into these essential elements.

Outdoor rooms — deck or patio-type creations providing a comfort­able environment for relaxation, casual entertaining, and just plain enjoying the fresh air — are once again a topic of conversation. Since a hot tub offers the ultimate in outdoor relaxation, it makes the perfect centerpiece for this kind of space.